HQE-certified carpet
What is HQE carpet?
HQE certification, issued by Certivea, is specifically aimed at tertiary buildings in the public and private sectors. It highlights buildings that improve their environmental impact while paying attention to people's health and comfort.
It applies both to buildings under construction and to the renovation of existing buildings. This certification comprises 14 points covering 4 areas:
- Eco-building;
- Eco-management;
- Comfort;
- Health.
Other international standards assess this type of performance. These include LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), an American certification, and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method), a British standard.
Carpets awarded these certifications meet strict criteria of environmental friendliness and durability. This is the case for major French carpet brands such as Interface or Balsan. These companies design their products in an environmentally-friendly way, paying careful attention to resource management. Their carpets contain no products harmful to health and guarantee thermal and acoustic comfort.
Theuse of HQE carpet is a positive point for a building to obtain certification.
The benefits of HQE carpet
What are the key differentiating factors for HQE carpets?
1. Eco-design
These are eco-designed carpets. Their polyamide fibers are made from recycled and renewable materials. Their ecological manufacturing processes minimize their environmental impact. These include reduced water and energy consumption, and less waste. Carpet ranges are made from sustainable materials and can be recycled.
2. Indoor Air Quality
These environmentally-friendly carpets have low levels of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, which are essential for indoor air quality. They are also free from toxic or harmful substances. This is important for the well-being of your employees in the workplace.
3. Durability and strength
These velour products are designed to last for many years. This longevity makes them high quality carpets. What's more, these professional-use carpets are often easier to clean and maintain than lower-quality products. Good maintenance is one of the keys to the durability of these floor coverings.
4. Recyclability
These HQE carpet tiles can be laid without glue or adhesive. As a result, they are easy to remove and easy to reuse. This means that some tiles can be reused and others recycled when they reach the end of their life. This also helps to reduce their ecological footprint.
5. Contribution to the Global Building Assessment
Use of certified carpets earns points in assessments
HQE, LEED or BREEAM certification for the entire building. It is therefore an integral part of the sustainable construction or renovation process.
6. Social and ethical aspects
The use of sustainable floor coverings is part of our corporate social responsibility approach. These products are associated with ethical business practices that promote respect for workers' rights and fair labor standards.
7. Carpets for every space
HQE-certified carpets can be used in all types of professional spaces: offices and open spaces, hotels, cinemasThey guarantee a healthy and ecological working environment. Their modern aesthetic features a variety of designs and colors to match your corporate image. The choice of HQE carpet is one of quality and durability.
Choose eco-responsibility with our HQE carpet
Designed to meet sustainable development standards, HQE carpet offers an ecological and sustainable alternative for businesses. This floor covering is a preferred choice for environmentally conscious construction and renovation projects. Offering good value for money, these products contribute to the overall environmental performance of buildings. They also offer greater user comfort and a healthy working environment.
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